Buying a second home in Spain is a dream shared by many! However, searching for and purchasing a property abroad can sometimes prove tricky, and for several reasons. The language barrier, differing rights and obligations, and even local customs can sometimes turn this dream into a real obstacle course. In this new article, Secundo shares its best advice to help you carve out your own lovely spot in the sun.
Take your time
“There is no use in running; you have to set off in good time” said Jean de La Fontaine. And he was absolutely right! Taking the time to picture and define the property you dream of is an essential step! Think about every last detail such as the surface area, the type of property (apartment, studio, terraced house, villa, etc.), the number of bedrooms, the outdoor spaces (terrace, garden, swimming pool), the sea view, the proximity to main roads, and so on. What's more, don't rush headlong into the first interesting offer or your first love at first sight!
Another key point: determine the purpose of your purchase. Do you wish to let out a property occasionally, or to live all year round under the Spanish sun?
Next, you will need to choose the ideal location for your future home: near the sea, in a quiet spot, right in the town centre, on a golf course, and so on. Indeed, the surroundings must suit your needs. That is why it is recommended that you get to know the area where you wish to buy really well.
Finally, don't forget the budget. Dreaming is all well and good, but you sometimes need to keep your feet on the ground and make sure that the budget you have available is consistent with your search.
Viewings, viewings, viewings
Viewing is essential if you want to be sure you're making a good purchase.
To find out whether the place you have in mind suits you, you absolutely must go there to discover it « for real ». At the moment it is difficult to travel to Spain, but it certainly won't be that pesky virus that will jeopardise your project, quite the opposite!
During an initial meeting, we present you with a sample of properties and identify your search criteria in order to prepare the on-site viewings. We then book the flights and the hotel for you.
Call on property experts
The best for last, as they say. To guard against any unpleasant surprises, one piece of advice trumps all the others: call on property experts!
The reasons for using the services of a property expert are many. Here are a few of them:
- They know the Spanish property market and its prices.
- They select several homes based on your project, sparing you exhausting days of fruitless viewings.
- They work only with trusted developers, whose properties for sale are in perfect condition and compliant with all current standards.
- They are paid by the latter, so you pay no extra charge to benefit from the support.
- They work hand in hand with the notaries and lawyers on the ground, for a calm and secure purchase.
- They don't disappear once the keys are handed over : the after-sales service is part of the deal.
At Secundo, we support you through your property purchase project from A to Z, and have done so for 10 years now! Forget the hassles that come with buying a property abroad, Secundo takes care of everything! Personalised discovery stay, assistance with all administrative formalities, contact with local suppliers, concierge service, and so on. Everything has been designed for a completely stress-free and 100% secure purchase.
Secundo has already made the dream come true for 1,300 clients; when will you entrust yours to us?
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